Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
Australia
Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-5
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear to lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Fall, Late Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water regularly for 2 months
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pruning may be required for height clearance
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Blowflies, Insects
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Odontalgic
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas, Useful for shade
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
GEIJERA parviflora
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
Common Name
Wilga, Native Willow
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
In Hindi
Wilga
Applemint Tree
In German
Pirol
Applemint Baum
In French
loriot
Applemint Arbre
In Spanish
oriol
Árbol Applemint
In Greek
φλώρος
Applemint Δέντρο
In Portuguese
papa-figos
Árvore applemint
In Polish
Wilga
Applemint Drzewo
In Latin
oriole
Applemint ligno
Phylum
Charophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Rutaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Mentheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Wilga and Applemint
Season and care of Wilga and Applemint is important to know. While considering everything about Wilga and Applemint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wilga season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Applemint season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Wilga is Loam, Sand and for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wilga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral.
Wilga and Applemint Physical Information
Wilga and Applemint physical information is very important for comparison. Wilga height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Wilga and Applemint are as follows:
Wilga flower color: White and Ivory
Wilga leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
- Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Care of Wilga and Applemint
Care of Wilga and Applemint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wilga pruning is done Pruning may be required for height clearance and Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wilga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.